On May 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the launch of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which will use the False Claims Act (FCA) as a basis for investigating the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...more
5/23/2025
/ Affirmative Action ,
Civil Rights Act ,
Colleges ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Educational Institutions ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Funding ,
Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard College ,
Title IV ,
Universities ,
Whistleblowers
As we begin a new year, it is the perfect time for companies subject to any government agreement to renew their focus on compliance. These binding resolutions require ongoing diligence to avoid civil and potentially criminal...more
1/13/2025
/ Anti-Corruption ,
Compliance ,
Compliance Management Systems ,
Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Misconduct ,
Criminal Prosecution ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Fraud ,
Government Investigations ,
Penalties ,
Risk Management ,
White Collar Crimes
Private equity firms and health care companies operating in Massachusetts will now face enhanced liability risks following the recent passage and enactment of legislation regulating private equity investment in Massachusetts...more
On September 30, 2024, Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle held that the qui tam provision of the FCA violates the Appointments Clause of the United States Constitution because False Claims Act (“FCA”) relators are acting as...more
On September 30, Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle held that the qui tam provision of the False Claims Act (FCA) violates the Appointments Clause of the U.S. Constitution because FCA relators are acting as “officers of the U.S.”...more
10/9/2024
/ Amended Complaints ,
Appointments Clause ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Enforcement Actions ,
False Claims Act (FCA) ,
Federal Rule 12(b)(1) ,
Federal Rule 12(b)(6) ,
Health Care Providers ,
Jurisdiction ,
Motion to Dismiss ,
Qui Tam ,
Relators
Massachusetts businesses that have been the hardest hit by the COVD-19 pandemic will be able to apply for up to $75,000 in relief from the Commonwealth beginning at noon on December 31, 2020.
Charlie Baker’s...more
Businesses applying for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) must make certain certifications to the government in their application, including a certification that the loan is “necessary” to support the...more
This is a critical week for many borrowers under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), pursuant to which businesses may apply for...more
A recent ruling from the Second Circuit could make it easier for federal prosecutors to pursue insider trading charges.
In U.S. v. Blaszczak, the panel made two major rulings that could have a significant impact on future...more
On July 11, 2019, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice announced a substantial shift in its policy for incentivizing and rewarding the use of corporate compliance programs. For the first time, the Division...more
On May 7, 2019, the Department of Justice announced the release of formal guidance on how it will credit defendants that cooperate with False Claims Act investigations. The guidance, which takes the form of an update to the...more
The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States may lead to a significant change in the enforcement of the Controlled Substance Act (CSA) with respect to both medical and recreational uses of marijuana. Since...more
Please join us for another of Locke Lord’s informative live webinars: a practical overview of employment agreements around the globe. On December 7th, our panel of speakers will discuss key aspects of employment agreements,...more
11/22/2016
/ Arbitration ,
Choice-of-Law ,
Continuing Legal Education ,
Employment Contract ,
Forum Selection ,
International Labor Laws ,
Non-Disparagement Provisions ,
Post-Termination Acts ,
Severance Agreements ,
Venue ,
Webinars
Please join us for a complimentary CLE seminar on current issues affecting your business. Taught by leading practitioners at Locke Lord, the seminar offers three hours of CLE credit, including one hour of Professional...more
In this issue:
- THE THREE C’S — CONFIDENCE, CREDIBILITY AND COST
- WHO CONDUCTS THE INVESTIGATION?
- SCOPE OF THE INVESTIGATION
- MINDSET AT THE OUTSET OF AN INVESTIGATION
- THE NEED FOR...more
6/13/2015
/ Attorney-Client Privilege ,
Audits ,
Corporate Culture ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Document Review ,
Dodd-Frank ,
Foreign Affiliates ,
Foreign Language ,
Foreign Subsidiaries ,
Internal Investigations ,
Interviews ,
Multinationals ,
Privacy Concerns ,
Privilege Waivers ,
Reputation Management ,
Risk Assessment ,
Self-Reporting ,
Translations ,
Upjohn Warnings ,
Whistleblowers